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(CNN)King Tutankhamun's golden, mummified remains tell only a partial story of an ancient Egyptian boy king who died under mysterious circumstances.

But a new "virtual autopsy" of King Tut's body, shown in an upcoming BBC One documentary, has given historians a clearer picture of the young man's life -- and death.

Scientists used CT scans to recreate the first life-size image of Tutankhamun, one of the last rulers of the 18th Dynasty. King Tut ruled from 1333 B.C. until about 1323 B.C. Historians put his age at death at about 19.

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010 showed that King Tut may have died of malaria, possibly after suffering an infection in his broken leg. As seen in the new virtual autopsy photo, Tutankhamun's left foot was also severely deformed; the inward angle suggests that he had a clubfoot. Researchers believe the boy king had Kohler disease, a rare bone disorder.

Photos:Building Tutankhamun's replica tomb in Egypt

Photos:Building Tutankhamun's replica tomb in Egypt

Unpacking recreated murals – A project to produce an exact replica of the tomb of Tutankhamun took four years.

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Erecting mural panels – Laser scanners were used to map the walls in 3-D. The re-created panels were covered with a skin printed with photographic reproductions of the originals.

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Final touches to mural panels – The panels depict the young pharaoh's voyage to the afterlife following his death in 1327 B.C.

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Installing the ceiling – The original tomb was discovered by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922, more than 3,000 years after it had been sealed.

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Last roof panels put in place – Though the old tomb remains open, it will eventually close to allow conservation work to preserve its crumbling contents.

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Preparing the sarcophagus – King Tutankhamun was 19 when he died, just 10 years into his reign. His mummified remains were sealed inside a sarcophagus.

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The sarcophagus in place – Tutankhamun's remains were placed in a climate-controlled glass case inside the original tomb in 2007 to prevent further decomposition.

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Visitor's view of sarcophagus – The interior of the facsimile of the tomb taken from the viewing gallery; the interior is reflected in the glass cover on top of the sarcophagus.

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Constructing an entrance to the tomb – The replica tomb has been built underground near the entrance to the Valley of the Kings archeological complex.

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Completed tomb at dusk – Tutankhamun's tomb is a key attraction in Egypt, which is struggling to attract tourists amid ongoing political and social upheaval.

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More than 100 walking sticks were found in Tut's tomb; historians originally thought they represented his power, but it's more likely Tut used them to get around.

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Albert Zink, head of the Institute for Mummies and Icemen in Italy, told The Independent it would have been impossible for the king to have died while riding a chariot, as has been previously thought.

"We concluded it would not be possible for him, especially with his partially clubbed foot, as he was unable to stand unaided."